Storms, Speed boat fun and Swabian food!

So we have crash landed into a lovely long weekend off here at Amano after what seems to have been quite an intense few weeks with lots of students and some staff getting flu type symptoms! Jon is currently wiped out on the sofa with a cold and enjoying some time away from lessons, science, schools reports etc.
Today is 'Womens Day' here in Zambia . A friend of mine has been running a ladies group in the local community teaching knitting, baking, sewing etc and so today they held a short presentation of their work and a march up and down the street singing bemba songs- was quite an experience for a Musungu! But a really encouraging and inspiring time as women spoke how much the 'club' means to them; learning these types of skills can really change these womens lives :-)

Last week Jona headed off to Chengelo for the weekend as poor Mr Grove, our P.E teacher went down with pneumonia :-( Chengelo is another international school in Mukushi (about 5 hours away). The school was hosting an ISAZ (international schools of Zambia) sports competition to decide which schools would qualify for the ISAZ finals in Lusaka.
They had a brilliant time competing. The boys did really well and showed great sportsmanship but unfortunately didn't qualify in the end. However, for the girls it was a great success as they won the majority of their netball matches and qualified for the finals in Lusaka which will take place later this month.

Pep talk from Mr Rass!

Another point for the Amano girls in green! 

Spot Mr Rass cheering in the crowd :-)

Whilst Jon was off at Chengelo, I had such a blessed time here in Chingola with some friends who had invited me over to share a birthday and stay the night. The highlight of the weekend for me was being taken out on a fishing trip with them on their speed boat!!!! WOW! Was REALLY good fun. Hilton even caught two fish :-)

The storms here have been CRAZY the past few weeks and I thank God that for the worst two storms Jon and I have not been in the trailer but in proper concrete buildings :-) Last night, the storm was spectacular; we enjoyed the 'entertainment' whilst enjoying some homecooked Swabian food cooked by the 2 dorm volunteers from Germany. What a treat!